Obituaries

Nov 19, 2020

Francis A. “Frank” Szarnicki, 78, passed away November 19, 2020. He was born in Natrona, PA to the late Francis and Xavier Szarnicki and moved to Akron after graduating high school. Frank was a 5-year member of the famed Washington Generals, traveling the world to entertain fans with the Harlem Globetrotters. He retired from the County of Summit, working...

Nov 13, 2020

Doris I. Nichols, 78, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 13, 2020.

Born December 3, 1941 in Pisgah, AL, she moved to Ohio at a young age, where she met her husband Richard and resided the rest of her life. Anyone who knew her, knew of her love, compassion, and willingness to help others,...

Nov 2, 2020

Elsie Faye Brunton, 93, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 2, 2020.

Elsie earned a Double Masters in Nursing and Education from the University of Akron, and was an active nurse for 37 years.  She worked 10 years at Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Center and taught Maternity Nursing at the St. Thomas Hospital School...

Oct 30, 2020

Ralph J. Keener, 79, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven Friday morning, October 30, 2020. Ralph was born August 10, 1941 in Akron, OH and was a proud Army veteran, serving a tour in Vietnam. He retired from Metro Regional Transit Authority with 30 years of service and was a long-time member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene, serving...

Oct 27, 2020

George T. Smith, 74, passed away October 27, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, PA to the late Thomas G. and Harriet Smith, was a proud Navy veteran and retired from Schwebel’s Bakery in 2010.

George was a Commander and 52-year member of the American Legion and won many awards for his volunteer work for veterans, including...

Oct 25, 2020

William F. Dague, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020.  Surrounded by his loving family, Dad joined the love of his life Rosemary, after a short illness.  Born December 4, 1932 in West Virginia, he spent the majority of his life in Akron, Ohio.  Even though his mother died in childbirth, and his father was unable to...

Oct 22, 2020

Rosa Mary Yerian, 91, passed away October 22, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Stanley and Hattie (Steffee) Snyder and was a Springfield High School graduate, where she later worked and retired with 25 years of service. Rosa Mary was a member of Clearview United Methodist Church and belonged to the Eastern Star, recently earning her...

Oct 19, 2020

Elizabeth P. Watt passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior and loved ones waiting in heaven on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born February 16, 1926, in Mississippi. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Cora Farmer; her siblings, Edwin, Shula and Winnie; and husbands, Raymond David Pavlick and Albert James Watt; she leaves a daughter,...

Oct 18, 2020

Randall “Keith” Carper, 70, of Akron, OH passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer and other medical issues. He was born at the Gordon Depue Hospital in Spencer, WV on February 21, 1950 to Bradford Lee Carper Sr. and Mabel Mae Westfall and was a skilled brick mason, auto mechanic and businessman for over...

Oct 10, 2020

Linda D. Mason, 78, passed away October 10, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Derwin and Katherine (Maulden) Mason and was a Springfield High School graduate.

Linda retired from Cottage Stampers and was a member of the Eastern Star.  She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church, where she ran the Busy Bees Mission...

Oct 9, 2020

Debra M. Hall (Holcomb), 69, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side October 9, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Cranberry, WV, moved to Green, OH at the age of 5 and was a 1969 Green High School graduate. Debra was a member of Temple Baptist Church and retired from...

Oct 8, 2020

David Scott Farrance, 58, passed away October 8, 2020 from a head injury sustained in a bicycle accident. He was born in Akron on December 5, 1961, was a 1981 graduate of Ellet High School where he ran track and cross country, and served in the Army Reserves.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and Robert...

Oct 5, 2020

Brian P. McKivigan, 61, passed away peacefully October 5, 2020. He was born in Ravenna, OH to the late George and Amelia (Stock) and was a 1977 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

Brian is survived by his wife, Jane; sisters, Lisa McKivigan and Beverlee Sabetta, both of Westerville, OH; brother, James, of Las Vegas; nephew, Dean...

Oct 5, 2020

Gary Brooks Rardon, 67, passed away peacefully October 5, 2020 surrounded by his family and in the loving arms of his wife.

He was born in Akron, OH to Luella Wilt and Hubert Rardon, was a long-time member of Springfield Baptist Church and spent most of his life raising his family. In his final days, he was...

Sep 29, 2020

Garry Lee Grass, 66, succumbed to his battle with cancer September 29, 2020. He was born in Barberton, OH to the late David and Lottie (Ballengee) Grass and was a proud Marine veteran of the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce and Juanita, and brother-in-law, Brian Sinley....

Sep 27, 2020

Tonia Eileen Lesh (Tarr), formerly of Reno, PA, passed away on September 27, 2020 at Akron General Hospital, at the age of 81.

Born January 3, 1938 in Franklin, PA to George E. Tarr and Anna Eileen Tarr (Saltzman) of Reno, PA, Tonia was the eldest of 8 children. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School and...

Sep 22, 2020

George F. Magoun, 94, passed away September 22, 2020. He was born in Akron, OH on December 5, 1925 to the late George and Helen (Read) Magoun and was a proud World War II  Combat Navy veteran serving on the USS Killen DD 593.

George received his degree in Chemistry at West Virginia University. He worked as...

Sep 21, 2020

Barbara Shaver, 84, passed away September 21, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Gregg and Rose (Zurowski) Semple and earned a bachelors degree from the University of Akron.

Barbara started her 50-year work career in information technology at General Motors and retired from Abbott Laboratories. She was a member of AITP, AQD, the...

Sep 17, 2020

Gus O. Harrison, 91, passed away September 17, 2020. He was born in Richwood, WV to the late John and Susan (Boggs) Harrison and was a proud veteran of the US Army. He retired from Goodyear, and was a member of the Goodyear Retirees Club and Firestone Park Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his wife, Rosa...

Sep 9, 2020

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Rose Marie W. Hoyt, loving wife of David Marshall Hoyt, passed away at the age of 83.  Rose was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 31, 1936 and was the only child of Clarence and Ethel Wilkerson.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education at Oberlin College.

Rose worked as a...